Full History Of Toronto Blue Jays In Timeline From 1967

1967: Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team

From 1896 to 1967, Toronto was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team of the International League.

1972: Early Wynn Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

In 1972, Early Wynn was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

January 1976: San Francisco Giants Nearly Relocate to Toronto

In January 1976, the San Francisco Giants nearly relocated to Toronto after owner Horace Stoneham agreed to sell the team to a Canadian consortium. However, a court ruling halted the move, and the Giants remained in San Francisco.

1976: Blue Jays Team Name Selection

In 1976, the Toronto Blue Jays name was selected out of over 4,000 suggestions, with 154 people choosing the name "Blue Jays". The name was influenced by Toronto's traditional use of blue in sports teams and the Labatt Brewing Company's popular beer, Labatt Blue, who originally owned the team.

April 7, 1977: Blue Jays Debut with Win Against Chicago White Sox

On April 7, 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays debuted with a win against the Chicago White Sox, marking the beginning of their journey as a franchise.

1977: Bobby Doerr as Hitting Coach

From 1977 to 1981, Bobby Doerr, a second baseman with the Boston Red Sox, served as a hitting coach with the Blue Jays.

1977: Early Wynn as Radio Broadcaster

From 1977 to 1981, Early Wynn was a radio broadcaster for the Blue Jays with Tom Cheek.

1977: Expansion into American League

In 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays joined the American League as an expansion team.

1977: Inaugural Season

In 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays played their inaugural season.

1977: First-Year Attendance Record

In 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays set an MLB record for a first-year expansion team, with an overall attendance of 1,219,551 during 50 home games, with the season ending with 1,701,152 fans attending.

1977: Blue Jays Founded in Toronto

In 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays were founded as an expansion franchise in Toronto. They were originally based at Exhibition Stadium.

1978: Pearson Cup Established

In 1978, the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos began playing an annual mid-season exhibition game known as the Pearson Cup, named after former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.

1979: BJ Birdy Debuts as Mascot

In 1979, BJ Birdy, played by Kevin Shanahan, began serving as the Blue Jays' sole mascot.

1979: Team name replaces city name on road uniforms

In 1979, the Toronto Blue Jays replaced the city name on their road uniforms with the team name in a split-lettered white/blue/white style.

1980: Player names added to uniforms

In 1980, the Toronto Blue Jays added player names in blue to both home and road uniforms.

1981: Bobby Doerr as Hitting Coach

From 1977 to 1981, Bobby Doerr, a second baseman with the Boston Red Sox, served as a hitting coach with the Blue Jays.

1981: Early Wynn as Radio Broadcaster

From 1977 to 1981, Early Wynn was a radio broadcaster for the Blue Jays with Tom Cheek.

1981: Player names dropped from road uniform

In 1981, the Toronto Blue Jays dropped player names from the road uniform.

1982: Jerry Howarth becomes Cheek's partner

Since 1982, Jerry Howarth had been Tom Cheek's broadcasting partner.

1983: First Winning Season

In 1983, the Blue Jays achieved their first winning season.

1983: "OK Blue Jays" Song Released

In 1983, the pop song "OK Blue Jays" by Keith Hampshire and The Bat Boys was released and became a tradition for Blue Jays fans to sing and clap along to during the seventh-inning stretch of home games.

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1984: Labatt Ownership of TSN and Jays

From 1984 to 1995, Labatt owned both The Sports Network (TSN) and the Toronto Blue Jays.

1984: Exhibition Games in Vancouver

Prior to the 1984 season, the Toronto Blue Jays played a three-game exhibition series against the Milwaukee Brewers at BC Place in Vancouver.

1985: First Division Championship

In 1985, the Toronto Blue Jays became division champions for the first time.

1985: First American League East Title

In 1985, under manager Bobby Cox, the Toronto Blue Jays won their first American League East title.

1985: Exhibition Games in Vancouver

Prior to the 1985 season, the Toronto Blue Jays played a three-game exhibition series against the Milwaukee Brewers at BC Place in Vancouver.

1986: Last Pearson Cup game played

1986 was the last year the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos played an annual mid-season exhibition game known as the Pearson Cup.

1986: Bobby Doerr Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

In 1986, Bobby Doerr, who served as a hitting coach with the Blue Jays early in their history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

1987: Exhibition Game in Buffalo

In 1987, the Toronto Blue Jays played the Cleveland Indians in an exhibition game at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo, New York.

August 4, 1989: Stieb Loses Perfect Game Bid

On August 4, 1989, Dave Stieb came close to pitching a perfect game but gave up a double to Yankees' batter Roberto Kelly with two outs in the ninth inning, who then scored on the next batter.

1989: Blue Jays Move to SkyDome

In 1989, the Toronto Blue Jays began playing their home games at SkyDome upon its opening.

1989: Blue Jays Adopt Buttoned Uniforms

In 1989, upon moving to SkyDome (now Rogers Centre), the Toronto Blue Jays adopted buttoned uniforms. The team logo was relocated to the left chest on the home uniforms, and the road uniforms changed to grey with blue/white/blue split letters. Player names were added to the road uniform and all-blue caps were worn with the road uniform.

1989: Home Games at Rogers Centre

Since 1989, the Toronto Blue Jays have primarily played their home games at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto.

September 2, 1990: Dave Stieb Throws a No-Hitter

On September 2, 1990, Dave Stieb pitched the only no-hitter in Blue Jays franchise history. This achievement came after he had lost three previous no-hit bids with two outs in the ninth inning.

1990: Attendance Record

In 1990, the Toronto Blue Jays set an attendance record with 3,885,284 fans.

1991: MLB First Team to Attract Over Four Million Fans

In 1991, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first MLB team to attract over four million fans, with an attendance of 4,001,526.

1991: Division Championship

In 1991, the Toronto Blue Jays won a division championship as part of three consecutive from 1991-1993.

1992: Over Four Million Fans

In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays had an attendance of 4,028,318.

1992: First World Series Championship

In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays won their first World Series championship, becoming the first team outside the U.S. to do so.

1993: 1993 Attendance Record

In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays attendance stood at 4,057,947.

1993: Exhibition Game in Vancouver

In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays played an exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers and Brewers in Vancouver.

1993: Back-to-Back World Series Championships

In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays won their second consecutive World Series championship, cementing their place in MLB history.

1993: All-blue caps universally worn

In 1993, the all-blue caps were worn universally by the Toronto Blue Jays, supplanting and eventually retiring the original white-panelled blue cap design.

1994: Blue alternate uniforms introduced

In 1994, the Toronto Blue Jays began wearing blue alternate uniforms with the team name and numerals in white/blue/white split letters.

1994: Baseball Classic in Vancouver

In 1994, the Toronto Blue Jays played against the Montreal Expos and Seattle Mariners in a series billed as the "Baseball Classic" in Vancouver.

1995: Labatt Ownership of TSN and Jays

From 1984 to 1995, Labatt owned both The Sports Network (TSN) and the Toronto Blue Jays.

1996: Level of Excellence Instituted

In 1996, the Blue Jays instituted a "Level of Excellence" on the 500 level of the Rogers Centre to honour "tremendous individual achievement."

1996: Red Uniforms Worn on Canada Day

Since 1996, the Toronto Blue Jays wore predominantly red or red-accented uniforms every July 1, Canada Day. The uniforms were based on the team's alternate uniforms they wore at the time but with red as the primary colour.

1997: Roger Clemens Wins Pitching Triple Crown

In 1997, Roger Clemens won the pitching Triple Crown.

1997: First Interleague Play

In 1997, the Toronto Blue Jays began facing the Montreal Expos in the regular season with the advent of interleague play.

1997: Logo and Uniforms Updated

Prior to the 1997 season, the Toronto Blue Jays updated their logo with a new bird design and enlarged red maple leaf. Red usage increased on the new uniforms, which featured new split-letter styles and an updated all-blue cap.

1998: Roger Clemens Wins Pitching Triple Crown

In 1998, Roger Clemens won the pitching Triple Crown.

1998: Tigers Moved to AL Central

In 1998, the Detroit Tigers moved to the AL Central, causing the rivalry with the Toronto Blue Jays to die down.

1999: BJ Birdy Replaced

In 1999, BJ Birdy was replaced as the Blue Jays' mascot.

1999: Alternate Sleeveless Uniform Unveiled

In 1999, the Toronto Blue Jays unveiled an alternate sleeveless white uniform featuring the same lettering style as the regular home uniform, but with the primary logo replacing the chest numerals. Blue undershirts were worn with this uniform.

2000: Ace and Diamond Debut as Mascots

In 2000, Ace and Diamond were introduced as the Blue Jays' mascots, replacing BJ Birdy.

2000: Rogers Communications Buys the Blue Jays

In 2000, the Toronto Blue Jays were bought by Rogers Communications.

2001: Uniforms Modified

Before the 2001 season, the Toronto Blue Jays made slight modifications to the uniforms, eliminating the tricolour stripes and adding a single colour piping along the chest and neck. The road uniforms gained blue sleeves in a faux-vest design, and the alternate white uniform featured the new "T-bird" logo.

2003: Diamond Removed as Mascot

After the 2003 season, Diamond was removed as a mascot, leaving Ace as the team's sole mascot.

2003: Pearson Cup Re-awarded

During the 2003 and 2004 seasons, the Pearson Cup was awarded after a pair of three-game sets between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Expos, the Expos' last two seasons before relocating.

2003: "T-bird" Logo Becomes Primary

In 2003, the Toronto Blue Jays' "T-bird" logo, depicting a blue jay flexing its biceps (nicknamed "Muscle Jay"), became the primary logo, taking over the previous logo's placement on the caps and sleeves. The alternate white uniforms brought back chest numerals.

2003: "OK Blue Jays" Song Remixed

In 2003, the song "OK Blue Jays" was remixed, and a shortened version has been played at home games since then.

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June 3, 2004: Tom Cheek ends consecutive game streak

On June 3, 2004, Tom Cheek, the Toronto Blue Jays' radio play-by-play announcer, ended his streak of calling every Blue Jays game since the team's inaugural contest, after 4,306 consecutive regular-season games and 41 postseason games, when he took two games off following the death of his father.

2004: New Visual Identity Adopted

Before the 2004 season, the Toronto Blue Jays adopted a new visual identity with a black, silver, and graphite motif. The home and black alternates read "Jays" in a diagonal arrangement. Letters and numerals were in graphite with light blue and silver trim. The road uniforms featured the city name in a similar letter style.

2004: Pearson Cup Re-awarded

During the 2003 and 2004 seasons, the Pearson Cup was awarded after a pair of three-game sets between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Expos, the Expos' last two seasons before relocating.

2004: Rogers Buys SkyDome and Renames it Rogers Centre

In 2004, Rogers Communications purchased SkyDome and renamed it Rogers Centre.

October 9, 2005: Death of Tom Cheek

On October 9, 2005, Tom Cheek, the Toronto Blue Jays' former radio play-by-play announcer, died.

2005: All-graphite caps worn at home

During the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays wore all-graphite caps at home.

2005: Jerry Howarth Takes Over as Lead Announcer

In 2005, after Tom Cheek's retirement, Jerry Howarth took over as lead play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays, with Mike Wilner as the secondary announcer.

2005: Montreal Expos Become Washington Nationals

In 2005, the Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays as the only MLB team based outside the U.S.

2005: AL Record

In 2005, the New York Yankees broke the Blue Jays' 1993 attendance record of 4,057,947, which had stood as an AL record for 12 years.

2005: "The Star-Spangled Banner" Sung Before "O Canada"

Since 2005, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been sung before "O Canada" at every Blue Jays home game, as all of their opponents are based in the United States.

2006: Tom Cheek Commemorated

During the 2006 season, the Toronto Blue Jays commemorated their former radio play-by-play announcer, Tom Cheek, by wearing a circular patch on the left sleeve of their home and road game jerseys. The patch was adorned with the letters 'TC', Cheek's initials, as well as a stylized microphone.

2006: Red Trim Added to Black Alternates

In the case of the 2006 uniforms, the Toronto Blue Jays added red trim to their black alternates and sometimes added the flag of Canada or a red maple leaf on the uniform for Canada Day.

2007: CBC Carries Blue Jays Games

CBC carried Blue Jays games intermittently throughout the team's history, most recently in 2007 and 2008. Jim Hughson was the play-by-play announcer, with Rance Mulliniks and Jesse Barfield providing colour commentary.

2007: Alan Ashby Becomes Colour Commentator

From the 2007 to 2012 seasons, Alan Ashby served as the colour commentator for Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcasts.

2007: Alternate all-black cap used

In 2007, the Toronto Blue Jays used an alternate all-black cap with the "T" from the previous road uniform.

2008: CBC Carries Blue Jays Games

CBC carried Blue Jays games intermittently throughout the team's history, most recently in 2007 and 2008. Jim Hughson was the play-by-play announcer, with Rance Mulliniks and Jesse Barfield providing colour commentary. The Blue Jays have not appeared over-the-air in Canada in English since 2008.

2008: Rogers Granted License for "Baseball TV" Channel

In 2008, Rogers Communications, owner of the Jays, was granted a license by the Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) for a specialty channel called "Baseball TV". The channel, which was never launched, would have featured content from the U.S.-based MLB Network along with original Canadian content.

2008: Tom Cheek nominated for Ford C. Frick Award

In 2008, Tom Cheek received the third most votes from fans to be nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence.

2008: Powder blue uniform restored as alternate

In 2008, the Toronto Blue Jays restored the powder blue road uniform from their early era as an alternate home uniform, to be worn every Friday.

2008: Road Uniforms Tweaked

In 2008, the Toronto Blue Jays tweaked their road uniforms amid complaints of illegibility, including 3D-style block letters and numerals in light blue trimmed in black and white, along with chest numerals. The "J-bird" alternate was added to the left sleeve.

2009: Red Maple Leaf Added to Sleeve

Starting in 2009, the Toronto Blue Jays added a red maple leaf to the right sleeve of their uniforms.

2009: TSN Carries Jays Games Until May 2010

TSN and its sister channel TSN2 carried approximately ten Blue Jays games through the 2009 season until May 2010. Rod Black served as the play-by-play announcer, and Pat Tabler was the colour commentator on these telecasts.

May 2010: TSN Carries Jays Games Until May 2010

TSN and its sister channel TSN2 carried approximately ten Blue Jays games through the 2009 season until May 2010. Rod Black served as the play-by-play announcer, and Pat Tabler was the colour commentator on these telecasts.

August 2010: Sportsnet One broadcasts Blue Jays games

In August 2010, Sportsnet One began broadcasting Blue Jays games, often in case of scheduling conflicts with the main Sportsnet channels. However, Rogers faced criticism because Sportsnet One was initially only available on Rogers Cable systems.

2010: Powder blue uniform no longer worn on fridays

In 2010, The Toronto Blue Jays stopped wearing the powder blue uniform as an alternate home uniform.

July 31, 2011: Roberto Alomar's Number Retired

On July 31, 2011, Roberto Alomar became the first person to be inducted in the Hall of Fame as a Blue Jay and was the first person to have his number, #12, retired by the Blue Jays.

2011: Gregg Zaun as Colour Analyst

From 2011 to 2017, Gregg Zaun was one of the colour analysts for Blue Jays games on Sportsnet, rotating with others in the role. Also in 2011, TVA Sports has aired games in French.

2011: Gregg Zaun begins serving as occasional colour commentator

From the 2011 season, Gregg Zaun has served as the occasional colour commentator for Blue Jays.

2011: Bautista Sets All-Star Votes Record

In 2011, Jose Bautista set a major league record with 7,454,753 All-Star votes.

2011: Roberto Alomar Elected to Hall of Fame

In 2011, second baseman Roberto Alomar was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is the first player to be inducted based primarily on his service as a player for the Blue Jays.

2011: TVA Sports Airs Games in French

Since 2011, TVA Sports has aired Blue Jays games in French, with Denis Casavant and François Paquet providing play-by-play commentary and Rodger Brulotte as the colour commentator.

2011: Reduced games between Blue Jays and Tigers

Since 2011, the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers have only played each other six to seven times per year.

September 2012: AMI-tv Simulcasts Blue Jays Games with Described Video

In September 2012, AMI-tv simulcasted three Blue Jays games with described video provided by CJCL correspondent Sam Cosentino. These broadcasts included explanations of on-screen graphics to accommodate blind and low-vision viewers.

2012: Alan Ashby Ends Tenure as Colour Commentator

In 2012, Alan Ashby ended his tenure as the colour commentator for Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcasts.

2012: New Uniforms and Logo Unveiled

Prior to the 2012 season, the Toronto Blue Jays unveiled new uniforms and a new logo, a modernized version of the original logo used from 1977 to 1996. The uniforms are similar to those used from 1989 to 1996.

2012: Tribute to Canadian Armed Forces Begins

Since 2012, the Blue Jays have paid tribute to a member of the Canadian Armed Forces at every Sunday home game by presenting them with a personalized jersey during the third inning.

June 27, 2013: First Canadian MLB Broadcast in Mandarin

On June 27, 2013, Rogers' Omni Television station CJMT-DT simulcasted a Blue Jays game, with commentary in Mandarin. This marked the first ever Canadian MLB broadcast in that language.

2013: Level of Excellence Redesign

During the 2013 All-Star Break, the Level of Excellence was redesigned for the addition of Carlos Delgado's name. The redesign removed all uniform numbers from the Level of Excellence aside from Roberto Alomar's retired #12, Roy Halladay's retired #32 and Tom Cheek's 4306 consecutive called games streak.

2013: Dirk Hayhurst filled in for Morris

During the 2013 season, former Blue Jays pitcher Dirk Hayhurst filled in for Jack Morris for some games.

2013: Jack Morris Serves as Colour Commentator

In 2013, Jack Morris served as the colour commentator for Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcasts.

2013: Tom Cheek Posthumously Receives Frick Award

In 2013, Tom Cheek posthumously received the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence after nine years on the ballot.

2014: Exhibition Game in Montreal

In 2014, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an exhibition game against the New York Mets at Olympic Stadium in Montreal prior to the start of the season.

2014: Joe Siddall Becomes Colour Commentator

Since the 2014 season, Joe Siddall has served as the colour commentator for Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcasts.

2015: U.S. Broadcasts for Postseason Games

In 2015, due to Rogers' MLB broadcast contracts, Sportsnet carried the U.S. broadcast (Fox) for Blue Jays postseason games as it is technically considered a regional broadcaster.

2015: High Viewership for ALDS Game 4

In 2015, the Sportsnet broadcasts of the American League Division Series (ALDS) games involving the Blue Jays achieved high ratings. Game 4 drew an audience of 4.38 million viewers.

2015: Modernized White-Panelled Blue Caps Return

In 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays began wearing a modernized version of the white-panelled blue caps they originally wore from 1977 to 1993 as an alternate.

2015: Playoff Berth and Division Championship

In 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched a playoff berth and division championship, ending a 21-season playoff drought.

2015: Exhibition Game in Montreal

In 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds at Olympic Stadium in Montreal prior to the start of the season.

2015: Playoff Appearance

In 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays made a playoff appearance.

2015: Donaldson Sets All-Star Votes Record

In his first season with the Blue Jays in 2015, Josh Donaldson set a new major league record by receiving 14,090,188 All-Star votes.

2016: U.S. Broadcasts for Postseason Games

In 2016, due to Rogers' MLB broadcast contracts, Sportsnet carried the U.S. broadcast (TBS) for Blue Jays postseason games as it is technically considered a regional broadcaster.

2016: Second Consecutive Playoff Berth

In 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched a second consecutive playoff berth, securing an AL wild card position.

2016: Exhibition Game in Montreal

In 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox at Olympic Stadium in Montreal prior to the start of the season.

2016: Playoff Appearance

In 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays made another playoff appearance.

2016: Dan Shulman Sporadic Game Calls

Since 2016, Dan Shulman has been calling Blue Jays games sporadically, with Buck Martinez and Pat Tabler handling the primary play-by-play and colour commentary duties, respectively.

June 2017: Blue Jays fans heavily present in Seattle

In June 2017, The Seattle Times estimated that Blue Jays fans represented around 70 percent of the crowd in Safeco Field for a weekend series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners.

July 2017: Large attendance at Comerica Park for Blue Jays series

In July 2017, a three-game series at Comerica Park against the Toronto Blue Jays drew a season-best-to-date total attendance of 115,088, according to The Detroit News.

November 7, 2017: Roy Halladay's Death

Roy Halladay, the former Blue Jays pitcher, died in an airplane crash on November 7, 2017.

2017: Gregg Zaun terminated as colour commentator

At the end of the 2017 season, Gregg Zaun was terminated as the occasional colour commentator amid accusations of improper conduct from several female employees.

2017: Ben Wagner Hired as Primary Radio Announcer

Following Jerry Howarth's retirement in the 2017 season, Ben Wagner was hired as the primary radio play-by-play announcer, splitting duties with Dan Shulman and Mike Wilner.

2017: Gregg Zaun as Colour Analyst

From 2011 to 2017, Gregg Zaun was one of the colour analysts for Blue Jays games on Sportsnet, rotating with others in the role.

2017: Jr. Jay Saturday Promotions End

In 2017, the Blue Jays usually had Jr. Jay Saturday promotions with Ace accompanied by his younger brother, Junior, until the end of the season.

2017: Exhibition Game in Montreal

In 2017, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Olympic Stadium in Montreal prior to the start of the season.

March 29, 2018: Roy Halladay's Number Retired

On March 29, 2018, the Blue Jays retired #32 in honour of Roy Halladay, who had passed away in an airplane crash on November 7, 2017. This was the second number to be retired by the Blue Jays.

June 2018: Omni to Air Games in Tagalog

In June 2018, Omni announced that it would air Sunday afternoon games in Tagalog, the most spoken language of the Philippines, through the remainder of the season.

2018: Exhibition Game in Montreal

In 2018, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Olympic Stadium in Montreal prior to the start of the season.

2018: Jr. Jay Promotions Moved to Select Sundays

Since the 2018 season, the Blue Jays Jr. Jay promotions, featuring Ace and his younger brother, Junior, were moved to select Sundays.

June 29, 2019: "O Canada" Sung in Cree and English

On June 29, 2019, "O Canada" was sung in Cree and English at a Blue Jays home game.

2019: One of Two Undefeated MLB Franchises Through Multiple World Series Appearances

As of 2019, the Toronto Blue Jays were one of only two MLB franchises that are undefeated through multiple World Series appearances, along with the Miami Marlins.

2019: Regular Season of Sunday Broadcasts in Tagalog

For the 2019 season, Sportsnet and Omni announced a regular season of Sunday broadcasts in Tagalog.

2019: Exhibition Game in Montreal

In 2019, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an exhibition game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Olympic Stadium in Montreal prior to the start of the season.

November 2020: Mike Wilner laid off

In November 2020, Mike Wilner was laid off by the Toronto Blue Jays.

2020: Modernized Powder Blue Uniforms Unveiled

Before the 2020 season, the Toronto Blue Jays unveiled a modernized version of the powder blue uniforms, featuring navy/white/navy serifed split letters and numerals, paired with a powder-brimmed navy cap and an all-navy helmet.

2020: Blue Jays Play Home Games in Buffalo

Due to border restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Jays played home games at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York, for the 2020 season.

2020: Exhibition Series Cancelled in Montreal

In 2020, a series against the New York Yankees scheduled to be played in Montreal was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Canada Day Game Cancelled

In 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays Canada Day game was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Playoff Berth as a Wild Card Team

In 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays qualified for the playoffs as a wild card team.

February 2021: Radio Broadcasts to Simulcast Television Broadcasts

In February 2021, it was announced that all radio broadcasts for the 2021 season would be a simulcast of the television broadcast due to the pandemic. Ben Wagner would assume an alternative role.

April 30, 2021: Alomar Removed from Level of Excellence

On April 30, 2021, the Blue Jays announced that they would remove Roberto Alomar from the Level of Excellence and take down his banner at Rogers Centre after he was banned from baseball for sexual harassment.

July 2021: Blue Jays Return to Toronto

In July 2021, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home to Toronto after playing home games at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida, for April and May, and Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York, for June and July due to COVID-19 pandemic border restrictions.

July 2021: Dedicated Radio Broadcasts Resume

In late July 2021, dedicated radio broadcasts for the Toronto Blue Jays resumed once the team returned to Rogers Centre.

September 30, 2021: "O Canada" Sung in English, French, and Anishinaabemowin

On September 30, 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, "O Canada" was sung in English, French, and Anishinaabemowin at a Blue Jays home game.

2021: Small Number of Radio Stations Broadcast Games

Despite having the largest geographical home market in all of baseball, only 18 radio stations across Canada aired at least some Toronto Blue Jays games during the 2021 season, which is fewer affiliates than most MLB teams.

2021: Canada Day Game Held in Buffalo

In 2021, due to Canada-U.S. travel restrictions, the Toronto Blue Jays Canada Day game was held in Buffalo, New York.

September 30, 2022: "O Canada" Sung in French, English, and Blackfoot

On September 30, 2022, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, "O Canada" was sung in French, English, and Blackfoot at a Blue Jays home game.

2022: Sportsnet Carries Own Production of Postseason Games

In 2022, MLB allowed Sportsnet to carry its own production of Blue Jays postseason games as it is technically a national broadcaster.

2022: Canada Day Game

In 2022, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted an afternoon home game during Canada Day, with a giant Canadian flag presented during the pre-game ceremony, and "O Canada" was sung in English and French by Royal Canadian Air Force Band vocalist and Warrant Officer David Grenon.

2022: Playoff Berth as a Wild Card Team

In 2022, the Toronto Blue Jays qualified for the playoffs as a wild card team.

2022: Jacques Doucet Retires from TVA Sports

Jacques Doucet, former Montreal Expos radio announcer, broadcast the Blue Jays on TVA Sports from 2011 until his retirement in 2022.

January 2023: Jays Shop location closed in Toronto Eaton Centre

In January 2023, The Jays Shop, the official merchandise store of the Toronto Blue Jays, closed its location in the Toronto Eaton Centre shopping mall, leaving only the two locations at Rogers Centre operational.

March 5, 2023: Bautista to Join Level of Excellence

On March 5, 2023, the Blue Jays announced that Jose Bautista would join the Level of Excellence on August 12, 2023, in a pre-game ceremony prior to their game that day versus the Chicago Cubs.

August 12, 2023: Bautista Joins Level of Excellence

On August 12, 2023, Jose Bautista joined the Level of Excellence in a pre-game ceremony prior to the Blue Jays' game versus the Chicago Cubs.

2023: Broadcasting Team Changes on Sportsnet

As of 2023, Dan Shulman serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for Blue Jays games on Sportsnet, with Buck Martinez as the primary colour commentator. For select series, Matt Devlin replaces Shulman, and Joe Siddall replaces Martinez. Also in 2023, TVA Sports signed a three-year deal to air 81 Blue Jay games per season in French.

2023: Jordan Hicks Wears #12

In 2023, Jordan Hicks became the first Blue Jay since 2011 to wear the number 12, after it was unretired due to controversies surrounding Alomar.

2023: TVA Sports Signs Three-Year Deal

In 2023, TVA Sports signed a three-year deal to air 81 Blue Jays games per season.

2023: Playoff Berth as a Wild Card Team

In 2023, the Toronto Blue Jays qualified for the playoffs as a wild card team.

2024: Blue Jays Trade Players Before Deadline

During the 2024 regular season and before the trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays traded away Yimi García, Nate Pearson, Danny Jansen, Justin Turner, Yusei Kikuchi, Trevor Richards, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Kevin Kiermaier.

2024: Overall Win-Loss Record

From 1977 to 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays' overall win-loss record is 3,761–3,788–3 (.498).

2024: Cavan Biggio Traded

In 2024, Cavan Biggio was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays.

2024: City Connect "Night Mode" Uniform Unveiled

In 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays unveiled a City Connect uniform inspired by Toronto's nightlife. The jersey, nicknamed "Night Mode", is a "pitch blue" uniform that features an illustration of the Toronto skyline in royal blue, centred by the "Toronto" wordmark in red. The traditional Blue Jays logo patch and cap are recoloured to match the uniform, and feature a red maple leaf at the centre of a stylized red and blue "T" in split letters.